Deep breathe for 2 minutes
Deep breathing can reduce stress and enhance relaxation, preparing you for the body scan.
What You'll Do
Practice deep breathing for 2 minutes before your body scan.
Scientific Basis
A virtual audio-guided body scan significantly reduced self-reported stress and improved subjective well-being during remote delivery, anchoring comfort via tactile imagination.
Iliakis, I. (2024). Assessing the impact of the mindfulness-based body scan on stress and sleep. JMIR Formative Research.The Science of Impact
Demonstrates that virtual body scans can effectively reduce stress by 40%, improving mental health.
Provides a feasible method for managing insomnia symptoms, with a reported 30% decrease.
Highlights the potential for remote wellness interventions to enhance quality of life.
Pro Tips
Engage in a 20-minute virtual body scan session at least twice a week.
Practice deep breathing exercises for 5 minutes before starting the body scan.
Create a calming environment by dimming lights and minimizing distractions during the session.